Most current listing of ACA Events can be found on the ACA MeetUp page found here:
ACA Events Calendar
Explore a wide range of courses, events, and meetups offered by ACA instructors, guides, and leaders. This calendar also features exciting gatherings from local and regional ACA-affiliated groups. It’s definitely worth adding to your bookmarks!
If you would like to add an ACA affiliated event to our calendar, please let us know. Submit events to: info@canyoneering.net
*Please contact the event host directly for details and registration.
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Pothole Workshop
August 10, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MDT
****This Workshop is ONLY for folks participating in Pothole Fest which follows directly for the next 3 Days.
Keeper Pothole Workshop – New skills, big fun!
For many canyoneer’s, the ultimate in canyon obstacles is the Keeper Pothole. Wet or dry, deep and or wide, these bizarre sandstone features have thwarted many canyon adventures.
Join Excursions of Escalante for an introduction to potholes and begin learning the skill sets required to master these incredible features. Escalante is blessed with canyon “keepers” of nearly every shape, size and challenge level imaginable. This allows participants to spend the entire day experiencing (not simulating) a good variety of the pothole “problems” that exist in the wild.
We have a 9 Student Maximum ***You MUST HAVE solid rope skills and be a confident swimmer to participate in this course! NO EXCEPTIONS.
Prerequisites: Completion of Technical Canyoneering Course or equivalent experience. This course is not geared for beginner canyoneers. Please inquire if additional information if needed.
Course meets at Excursions of Escalante, at 7:30AM. We return between 4pm-4:30pm. Students should plan to be with us for a minimum of 8 hours.
RATE: $238 Per Person. Includes coffee/tea in the morning & sorbet in the afternoon. Sales tax and processing fees included.
(5 person minimum to conduct workshop)
*****This Workshop is only for folks participating in the Pothole Fest which follows directly for the next 3 Days.
PAYMENT POLICY:
Payments are refundable until 60 days prior to course start date. Cancelations after this date are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable.
All payments incur a non-refundable $50 booking fee.
***We recommend purchasing trip insurance.
TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation to/from training areas is not provided. Roads are rough. Please plan ahead with an appropriate vehicle.
GEAR:
We have basic gear available for rent. Rates are PER DAY and CASH ONLY.
$10 – Helmet
$10 – Harness
$5 – Combo – ATC & Carabiner
$5 – Gloves
THE SHOP:
We stock our favorite gear, equipment and ropes. Course discounts are applied 🙂
WEATHER:
The weather in Escalante can change quickly whether before the course or during it. We expect that you come prepared with rain jacket/gear.
**Please note that the location of ANY trip/course is subject to change based upon the current weather (precipitation, temperature etc.) and group. Safety First.